Pirate Vocabulary

noun a heavy metal or stone ball used as a projectile from a cannon

• The cannonball was fired from the ship's deck towards the enemy vessel.
• We all took turns doing cannonballs off the diving board at the pool party.
• I dare you to do a cannonball off that bridge into the river below!
• Her words hit me like a cannonball, leaving me stunned and speechless.

noun a woman's breasts

• The doctor listened to my chest with a stethoscope.
• I have a pain in my chest after eating too much.
• I can't believe he hit him in the chest during the game!
• She held her secrets close to her chest.

noun a fictional character commonly associated with the sea and nautical folklore, often portrayed as the captain of the Flying Dutchman in popular culture

• Davy Jones is a legendary figure often referenced in maritime folklore.
• I heard that Davy Jones is the name of a character in a popular pirate movie.
• You better watch out or Davy Jones will come for you!
• The thought of facing Davy Jones's locker is a terrifying prospect for any sailor.

noun a former Spanish gold coin

• The explorer found a rare doubloon from a shipwreck dating back to the 17th century.
• Hey, check out this cool doubloon I found at the beach!
• I heard that doubloons are worth a lot of money to collectors.
• In her eyes, his love was as precious as a doubloon.

noun a flat, movable structure used for boarding or disembarking from a ship

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• The passengers walked down the gangplank to disembark from the ship.
• Be careful not to slip on the gangplank when getting off the boat.
• I almost tripped and fell on the dang gangplank!
• Stepping onto the gangplank of a new opportunity can be intimidating but rewarding.

noun a conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.

verb to hold a conference or discussion, especially with an enemy

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• The two diplomats met to parley and negotiate a peace agreement.
• Let's parley with the boss to see if we can get a raise.
• I heard they're going to parley about the new project during lunch.
• Sometimes it's necessary to parley with your inner demons to find peace.

verb to rob or plunder (a place) by force, especially in wartime

• The army was accused of pillaging the village during the war.
• The bandits were caught pillaging the local stores.
• The thieves were out pillaging the neighborhood last night.
• The corporation was criticized for pillaging the environment for profit.

noun a breed of dog known for its love of the water

• The sea dog navigated the ship through treacherous waters with expert skill.
• My uncle is a retired sea dog who spent his whole life at sea.
• I heard that old sea dog has some wild stories from his days on the ocean.
• After years of fishing, he had become a true sea dog, always at home on the water.

noun A quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects

verb To keep carefully or store up

• The archaeologists uncovered a valuable treasure during their excavation.
• I found a hidden treasure in my grandma's attic.
• Dude, that vintage record collection is a real treasure!
• Her wisdom and kindness are a treasure to all who know her.

noun plank - a long, flat piece of timber, thicker than a board

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The pirate captain ordered the prisoner to walk the plank as punishment for attempting to escape.
• If you don't finish your chores, you'll have to walk the plank and walk the dog.
• Dude, if you keep talking back to the boss, you're gonna have to walk the plank.
• If you don't meet the deadline, you might as well walk the plank in terms of your career advancement.

verb to punish by dragging under the keel of a ship

• The pirate captain threatened to keelhaul any crew member who disobeyed orders.
• If you don't listen to the boss, you might get keelhauled.
• I heard they keelhaul troublemakers on that ship.
• In some workplaces, employees feel like they are being keelhauled by their superiors.

interjection used to express frustration, anger, or pain

• The speaker let out an exasperated 'aaargh' as the technical difficulties continued.
• I accidentally spilled my coffee all over my laptop and let out a loud 'aaargh'.
• When I realized I left my phone at home, I just went 'aaargh' in frustration.
• The weight of the world's problems made her want to scream 'aaargh' at the top of her lungs.

interjection used to express frustration, anger, or annoyance

• The sailor let out a loud 'aargh' as he struggled to untangle the ropes.
• Aargh, I can't believe I forgot my keys again!
• Aargh, that movie was so bad, I wanted to walk out halfway through.
• Dealing with all these deadlines is like trying to navigate a maze filled with 'aargh' moments.